Shrub in Scotland? in the Plant ID forum

MrCanthus

Aug 5, 2021 4:09 PM CST

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South East England

I'd be really interested to know what this shrub is

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DaisyI

Aug 5, 2021 4:55 PM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Calycanthus ssp. There are two species with red flowers: Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice) and Calycanthus occidentalis (California Spicebush). I know California Spicebush smells like old red wine barrels.

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KellyFW

Aug 5, 2021 6:01 PM CST

Name: Kelly
Redding, California (Zone 9b)

The petals of occidentalis are typically narrower giving it a more spidery appearance. I think floridus is more likely.

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plantladylin

Aug 5, 2021 6:43 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

It sure looks like Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus) to me.

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Danita

Aug 6, 2021 12:56 AM CST

Name: Danita
GA (Zone 7b)

Calycanthus x raulstonii (a hybrid)
The oldest and most common cultivar is,

Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine')
Uploaded by Catmint20906

Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine')
Uploaded by Char

Other cultivars like 'Aphrodite', 'Dark Secret', & 'Solar Flare' are similar-looking, too.

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Last edited by Danita Aug 6, 2021 1:16 AM

MrCanthus

Aug 6, 2021 4:17 PM CST

Thread OP

South East England

Brilliant. Thank you everyone.

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Gardener2493

Aug 7, 2021 6:51 PM CST

Could it be a calycanthus?

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DaisyI

Aug 7, 2021 7:00 PM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Gardener2493 said:Could it be a calycanthus?

Yes, it could be...

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